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The information in this post is based on my experience with performing about 800 daily SR fool's passes.
The fool's pass is shaving S - N on the upper lip. It is not a pass for everyone. Most people have whiskers growing about N - S on their upper lip so the fool's pass is considered here to be ATG.
Why do a fool's pass?
What you need is a SR with an edge as keen as or better than some of the keenest DE blades out there. How you achieve that SR edge is up to you. You will also need well hydrated whiskers and a very good slick lather on your upper lip.
Everyone face is different so the following may not be the best for you. This is just what I have found when performing a fool's pass.
It is probably best to perform at least a WTG pass on your upper lip before the fool's pass. Then relather your upper lip.
Depending on what is best for your face, stretch the skin of your upper lip. This can be done by pushing your upper lip out with your tongue or stretching your upper lip over your upper teeth.
When starting out with learning the fool's pass, it is probably best to hold the SR with both hands, one hand holding the heel end of the spine and the other holding the toe end of the spine. Then shave S - N by either gently nodding your head or moving your razor or a bit of both. For me, I found it best to keep my head still and move the SR.
In a full stroke S - N, do it with little up and down movements of the blade (like buffing). This will help protect your nose and you will soon get use to it. You will probably have to overlap the areas shaved with each stroke to try and ensure that you get all those pesky little whiskers.
The main thing is to take things slowly and carefully. There is no rush - after all, you are SR shaving.
As your fool's pass skills develop, you will find that you can do it holding the blade with just one hand while your other hand reaches for your cup of tea/coffee to sip between strokes.
Don't be too afraid. When ready, give it a go. You might soon surprise yourself with the skills that you are developing.
The fool's pass is shaving S - N on the upper lip. It is not a pass for everyone. Most people have whiskers growing about N - S on their upper lip so the fool's pass is considered here to be ATG.
Why do a fool's pass?
- The challenge. Mastering the fool's pass shows you that you have developed your SR shaving technique to another level.
- A longer lasting BBS finish on an area of your face that may have the toughest and fastest growing whiskers.
- To test the condition of your SR's edge. This is probably the ultimate shave test for an edge.
What you need is a SR with an edge as keen as or better than some of the keenest DE blades out there. How you achieve that SR edge is up to you. You will also need well hydrated whiskers and a very good slick lather on your upper lip.
Everyone face is different so the following may not be the best for you. This is just what I have found when performing a fool's pass.
It is probably best to perform at least a WTG pass on your upper lip before the fool's pass. Then relather your upper lip.
Depending on what is best for your face, stretch the skin of your upper lip. This can be done by pushing your upper lip out with your tongue or stretching your upper lip over your upper teeth.
When starting out with learning the fool's pass, it is probably best to hold the SR with both hands, one hand holding the heel end of the spine and the other holding the toe end of the spine. Then shave S - N by either gently nodding your head or moving your razor or a bit of both. For me, I found it best to keep my head still and move the SR.
In a full stroke S - N, do it with little up and down movements of the blade (like buffing). This will help protect your nose and you will soon get use to it. You will probably have to overlap the areas shaved with each stroke to try and ensure that you get all those pesky little whiskers.
The main thing is to take things slowly and carefully. There is no rush - after all, you are SR shaving.
As your fool's pass skills develop, you will find that you can do it holding the blade with just one hand while your other hand reaches for your cup of tea/coffee to sip between strokes.
Don't be too afraid. When ready, give it a go. You might soon surprise yourself with the skills that you are developing.